Fusion of two gametes dissimilar in size, as in species of Eudorina is termed as ______.
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SSC CPO 11th Nov 2022 Shift 1
anisogamous
Correct Answeroogamous
Incorrect Answerzoogamous
Incorrect Answerisogamous
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Anisogamous
- In anisogamy, gametes of different sizes or forms fuse. Typically, one gamete is larger, which is often termed the egg, while the smaller one is motile and called the sperm.
- Seen in many algae and some other organisms.
- This is the correct option for Eudorina.
- Option 2: Oogamous
- Similar to anisogamy but usually implies a more pronounced size difference.
- Typically, one large non-motile egg and a smaller motile sperm.
- Option 3: Zoogamous
- This term is not commonly used in scientific literature to describe gamete fusion.
- It generally refers to organisms that fertilize via animal vectors.
- Option 4: Isogamous
- Gametes are similar in size and shape.
- Commonly seen in some algae and fungi.
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